Business Analyst-Level 1 - Associate (0 - 5 Years)

Business Analyst-Level 1 - Associate (0 - 5 Years)

The IT Vendor Management Office (VMO) Liaison I serves as the primary guide and coordinator for business customers navigating IT procurement governance and purchasing processes. This entry-level role partners with requestors, managers, IT leaders, and supply chain teams to ensure technology-related purchases are properly reviewed, approved, and processed. The VMO Liaison acts as a trusted advisor throughout the procurement lifecycle, helping stakeholders understand approval requirements and facilitating the transition from approval to purchasing.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for departments seeking to procure IT products and services.
• Guide business stakeholders through IT Procurement Governance (ITPG), Lead Team review, and CIO approval requirements.
• Assess procurement requests and help ensure they are correctly positioned before entering procurement.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions on behalf of business customers.
• Coordinate submission of requisitions through enterprise procurement platforms such as GEP Smart or SAP SRM.
• Analyze procurement requests to identify appropriate sourcing and approval pathways.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supporting documentation, and workflow status reports.
• Coordinate multiple procurement requests simultaneously while managing deadlines and stakeholder expectations.
• Initiate purchasing activities with Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) once all approvals have been received.
• Coordinate with ISC, sourcing professionals, and procurement teams throughout the purchasing process.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Systems, Management, or a related field.

Experience: 0-3 years of experience in business analysis, procurement, project coordination, administration, or related roles.

Skills:

• Customer service and stakeholder management skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.